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From San Francisco to Toronto: Team Niuhi’s Road-Tested Win at the J/105 North Americans
From San Francisco to Toronto: Team Niuhi’s Road-Tested Win at the J/105 North Americans

The J/105 Niuhi was trailered 2,600 miles from San Francisco to Toronto and arrived in time for the championship only...

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February 24, 2026
Cruisers VTR 38 review: versatile dayboat for family outings and coastal adventures
Cruisers VTR 38 review: versatile dayboat for family outings and coastal adventures

LOA 40', beam 11' 10", draft 3', displacement 15,446 lb, fuel 223 gal, and twin 300- or 400-hp Mercury powerplants...

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February 24, 2026
How rising certification and insurance costs are altering regatta operations and local visitor flows
How rising certification and insurance costs are altering regatta operations and local visitor flows

Race operations now hinge on a fragile mix of volunteer crews, hired safety launches, and insurance-backed liabilities: as premiums rise...

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February 24, 2026
Keeping the Sea in Your Veins: How Sailing Helps You Stay Active as You Age
Keeping the Sea in Your Veins: How Sailing Helps You Stay Active as You Age

Marina access points, dinghy ramps and lifeline clearances often dictate whether a sailor can safely board and enjoy a short...

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February 24, 2026
From bilgeboards to fully battened mainsails: how yacht innovation changes sailing logistics and travel
From bilgeboards to fully battened mainsails: how yacht innovation changes sailing logistics and travel

When high-performance ocean racers adopted foiling and wider multihull beams, shore-side operations shifted immediately: trailer dimensions grew, crane capacity requirements...

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February 24, 2026
Geoffrey Mason: From Marblehead Harbor to Global Sports Broadcasts
Geoffrey Mason: From Marblehead Harbor to Global Sports Broadcasts

Coordinating live broadcasts of offshore regattas requires exact vessel positioning, VHF and satellite relay planning, and helicopter-to-ship camera handoffs—operational challenges...

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February 24, 2026
Charal 2’s Full Hull-Bottom Replacement and Single-Handed Performance Upgrade
Charal 2’s Full Hull-Bottom Replacement and Single-Handed Performance Upgrade

The Charal 2 refit involved cutting away the entire hull bottom along the monohull’s length and transporting two prebuilt composite...

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February 24, 2026
Seldén E40rev reversible electric winch: smarter sail handling for cruisers and charter fleets
Seldén E40rev reversible electric winch: smarter sail handling for cruisers and charter fleets

Integration into the 42V SEL Bus system reduces cable cross-sections and centralises power distribution, simplifying on-board wiring, spares logistics and...

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February 24, 2026
Salvirola Shipyard and ICE Yachts: From Felci 61 Modifications to the ICE 80 Flagship
Salvirola Shipyard and ICE Yachts: From Felci 61 Modifications to the ICE 80 Flagship

ICE Yachts’ Salvirola shipyard stages hull lamination, deck assembly, rigging and sea trials in a tightly coordinated production flow to...

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February 24, 2026
Valentine’s Flash: BoatLIFE® Marine Care Essentials and Savings
Valentine’s Flash: BoatLIFE® Marine Care Essentials and Savings

Orders placed through BoatLIFE.com using code FEB26 receive a 14% discount on the entire online purchase until February 28, with...

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February 24, 2026
Solo Atlantic circuit: lessons from sailing the Sea Dog 30 Lunatoo
Solo Atlantic circuit: lessons from sailing the Sea Dog 30 Lunatoo

The passage included a 33-day single-handed leg from the Canaries to Carriacou, with the vessel operating on a Perkins 4108...

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February 24, 2026
Inside Gitana 18: radical foils, bespoke autopilots and the next wave in ocean racing
Inside Gitana 18: radical foils, bespoke autopilots and the next wave in ocean racing

Lorient’s La Base facility hosted the 2,000 m² Gitana workshop where construction consumed roughly 200,000 man-hours, culminating in a 100ft...

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February 24, 2026